Ford Transit Connect MOT Results

Registered in 2011

55.4% pass rate

from 6,759 tests in 2021

(4.7% worse than other 2011 vans)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Transit Connect is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 9.1% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 5.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (25% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.77% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.37% fail on Horn
  - 0.33% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.015% fail on Reversing lamp switch
- 0.25% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.24% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.015% fail on Switch
- 0.030% fail on Hazard warning (91% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.030% fail on Switch (91% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
19% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 14% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
    - 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 3.8% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      - 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      - 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
      - 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2011 vans)
      - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2011 vans)
      - 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other 2011 vans)
      - 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2011 vans)
      - 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.8% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.030% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.18% fail on Cable
    - 0.030% fail on Lever
    - 0.015% fail on Relay lever
- 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.33% fail on Pedal
  - 0.13% fail on Hand lever
- 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (65% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.18% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.030% fail on Servos
  - 0.015% fail on Leaks
12% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2011 vans)
- 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (18% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (29% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.86% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (40% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.33% fail on Linkage
  - 0.089% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (77% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.059% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.059% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.12% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.089% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.015% fail on Leaf springs
    - 0.015% fail on Leaf spring
  - 0.015% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.015% fail on Coil spring
- 0.059% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut (91% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 2.5% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.86% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.74% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.47% fail on Hose (11 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (99% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.074% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Transmission (34% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 2.4% fail on Drive shafts (27% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 2.3% fail on Joints (30% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.10% fail on Drive shaft (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.030% fail on Bearing housing
    - 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
  - 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.015% fail on Joints
- 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.53% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.030% fail on Driver's seat (81% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Chassis (75% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.41% fail on Chassis condition (78% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.40% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.044% fail on Bracket
- 0.36% fail on Bumpers (91% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.089% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.089% fail on Door condition
  - 0.044% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.044% fail on Door condition
  - 0.044% fail on Front passenger's door (73% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.044% fail on Door condition
- 0.13% fail on Body (65% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.074% fail on Other body component (73% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.044% fail on Panel
  - 0.015% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.074% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.044% fail on Spare wheel condition
  - 0.030% fail on Carrier
- 0.030% fail on Towbar
  - 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.015% fail on Load security
  - 0.015% fail on Loading door
- 0.015% fail on Cabs
  - 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
7.7% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
7.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.43% fail on Windscreen
  - 0.030% fail on Window
- 0.27% fail on View to rear (62% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.27% fail on Mirrors (61% better than other 2011 vans)
- 0.074% fail on Bonnet
- 0.044% fail on Driver's view
6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% worse than other 2011 vans)
- 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 4.6% fail on Compression ignition (24% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (28% better than other 2011 vans)
    - 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (44% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    - 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks (87% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks (60% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.24% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  - 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
2.7% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2011 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.044% fail on Drag link end
- 0.43% fail on Power steering
  - 0.19% fail on Other components
  - 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.089% fail on Operation
  - 0.044% fail on Rams
  - 0.015% fail on Pump
- 0.34% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.34% fail on Steering rack
- 0.22% fail on Steering play
  - 0.22% fail on Steering rack
- 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts (34% worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.28% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2011 vans)
  - 0.015% fail on Attachment
- 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2011 vans)
0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.80% fail on Registration plates
0.33% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.25% fail on Attachment
- 0.074% fail on Condition
0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.030% fail on Anchorages

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